Luckily my customers were pretty loyal to me but you get the point. 

But I have many automations set up and have very detailed financial statements I generate every month so it definitely took me a few months to get the hang of it.

However, if I earn too much “earned income,” I risk losing these essential benefits.That’s why I’m exploring real estate and the stock market, as these generate “unearned income” and allow me to maintain my benefits while building financial security.

Appreciation is not a bonus or luck, it is literally the number one wealth-generating force in real estate.

Perhaps pick one and focus on generating scale.

Quote from @Kevin Rodriguez: @Patricia Andriolo-BullTry starting your own business with a website and domain name as well as Google or Yelp review page, this may help legitimize your situation ,then have people on here write you some reviews to help generate authenticity.

I secured my first duplex in Rochester and it is fully rented generating better than expected returns.

I would forget about growing the portfolio and generational wealth until your husband finds a job and you reduce your credit card debt.Credit card debt has interest rates above 20%, there is a strong case that your rentals are not generating a 20% return.

I know people that are really good at their trade (plumbing, cleaning, electrician, etc) but they don't have financial discipline, they don't know how to market, they suck at customer service, they don't use tools to their advantage, etc.Cody Sanchez (lady in the video) buys different types of businesses and makes them profitable by applying basic business disciplines.

That way, you could break even, or perhaps generate cash flow.